Archibald, also 28, had one goal and one assist in nine games with the Canucks to go along with 16 points (11 goals, five assists) in 23 games with the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League. After the deal was announced, Archibald was assigned to the AHL’s Belleville Senators.

McKenna, 35, was 1-4-1 with a 3.96 goal-against average with Ottawa this season, while Pyatt, 31, had two assists in 37 games.

Mike McKenna will back-up for the #Canucks tonight in Ottawa and tomorrow night in Montreal, but Thatcher Demko will join the #Canucks shortly, confirmed Benning. "It's time to bring him up and see where he's at facing NHL competition."